Manufacturing · Finley, ND

Woodshed Renewables, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Woodshed Renewables, LLC ranks #39,557 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,551
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#39,557
of 99,447 penalized employers

Woodshed Renewables, LLC in Finley, ND has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,551. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Woodshed Renewables, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,557 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Old Saratoga, INC. in Saratoga, NC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,551 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#39,557
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Woodshed Renewables, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Woodshed Renewables, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$8,551 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Woodshed Renewables, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.58.81725.333.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMISSOURI COOPERAGE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31AGRI-FAB INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HAMMOND SHEET METAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32BH COFFEE COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BEXAR CONCRETE WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BEACON INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31BOCCARD PIPE FABRICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LCY ELASTOMERS LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12REAMES AND SON CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CONTRACT FILLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PLAINVILLE PLATING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21DELTA OILFIELD TANK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29DUROX COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NORTHSTAR BATTERY CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23MIDWAY INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ND PAPER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALCOA FASTENING SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VPET USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CRIDER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BERGSTROM CLIMATE SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Woodshed Renewables,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Woodshed Renewables, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Woodshed Renewables, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Woodshed Renewables, LLC ranks #17,562 at $8,551 current penalty.

How Woodshed Renewables, LLC Compares

Woodshed Renewables, LLC's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-05-05

Last Inspection

2017-03-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,276

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,276 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$8,551

Current Penalty Amount

$8,551

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Woodshed Renewables, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Woodshed Renewables, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $8,551 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,276 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Woodshed Renewables, LLC, both outside ND so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,551 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodshed Renewables, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Woodshed Renewables, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Woodshed Renewables, LLC have?
Woodshed Renewables, LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,551.
How many OSHA inspections has Woodshed Renewables, LLC had?
Woodshed Renewables, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-05 and the most recent on 2017-03-10. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Woodshed Renewables, LLC?
Woodshed Renewables, LLC has been assessed $8,551 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Woodshed Renewables, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Woodshed Renewables, LLC has 2 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Woodshed Renewables, LLC operate in?
Woodshed Renewables, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Woodshed Renewables, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Woodshed Renewables, LLC ranks #39,557 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Woodshed Renewables, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Woodshed Renewables, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $8,551 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Old Saratoga, INC. in Saratoga, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,551 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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